How do you pronounce "vocals"?

In American English: /ˈvoʊkəlz/ (VOHK-uhlz). In British English: /vˈəʊkəlz/ (V-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈvoʊkəlz/ (VOHK-uhlz). In Australian English: /vˈəʊkəlz/ (V-ohk).

Is "vocals" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvoʊkəlz/ (VOHK-uhlz), while in British English it's /vˈəʊkəlz/ (V-ohk).

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vocals

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/ˈvoʊkəlz/

VOHK-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

voʊkvo·əlzcals

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